My Favorite Lemon Bars

April 04, 2013

150

Thick shortbread crust with a delicious lemon curd filling topped with powdered sugar

For the Crust
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Filling
6 extra-large eggs at room temperature
3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (4 to 6 lemons)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup flour
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. For the crust, cream the butter and sugar in an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or using a handheld mixer. With the mixer on low, add the flour and salt...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
300

Sodium
291mg
12% DV

Fat
6g
9% DV

Protein
10g
21% DV

Carbs
52g
17% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV

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